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[A3kGT]

I recently fell out of a job. leaving me really low on the green stuff. I had to sell off one of my most prized possesions. my Amiga 3000 desktop. 4megs ram on daughter board (please forgive me I don't know what one it was) 4 megs fast mem and 2 megs slow. 16mhz 030. nice box. but the power bottom assembly was a little messed up. Anyways It was on Ebay. RetroGeek messaged me. Saying that it was no where near what I thought it was worth. I paid 250$ for it back in '98. I was wanting to get something back from this Amiga. I needed money. anyways. I'll post up some emails this "retro geek" sent me.

            Sorry for the Thread Jack. And lenghy post.
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Has the battery leaked at all? Any discoloration or corrosion around the battery area of the motherboard? Is the case and chassis like new or do they have some rust or frosty areas in the metal? I live in Beaverton, OR, would you deliver the Amiga 3000 to my shop?
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Add star  eBay Member: ds92570 Sun, Sep 10, 2006 at 1:37 PM
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If you bring the Amiga 3000 to my shop I would be willing to pay you $35 for it.  This way you do not have to worry about boxing it up and shipping it.
 
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    Yes I would deliver it. There is some light discoloration on the motherboard. Battery is still good I think. But its just starting to leak I believe. I think You have contacted me before. I had my Amiga on Craigslist not to long ago.
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Add star  Kevin Wettengel Mon, Sep 11, 2006 at 7:01 PM
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35$ is way not enough. a guy in Seattle is willing to pay me 75$

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Did you inform him that the battery has leaked and discolored the motherboard?  Did you also tell the guy that the case is scratched on top and that no keyboard and mouse is included?  My offer still stands.  If the person in Seattle is stupid enough to pay you more, then you should sell it to him.
 

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Add star  Kevin Wettengel Tue, Sep 12, 2006 at 7:25 AM
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Ofcourse I told the other guy.  I am not a lier. I have seen these A3000's go for alot more on ebay in same or worse shape. I will not get ripped off.

Add star  George Campbell Tue, Sep 12, 2006 at 11:49 AM
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Is that why it only sold for $41 on eBay?  I will not be ripped off either.
 

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Add star  Kevin Wettengel Tue, Sep 12, 2006 at 2:16 PM
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I am sorry. But it did not sell... Maybe  you should pay a little better attention to detail. Sorry.
I would get a keyboard and mouse for my Amiga. but unfortunately the keyboard alone would cost me 40$ and a mouse is 20$ maybe. So There is no way I'll sell it to anyone for the cost of a keyboard or mouse. But if I could sell for the 75$ then it becomes worth it to me. You suck. the end.

Add star  George Campbell Tue, Sep 12, 2006 at 11:44 PM
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Kevin,
 
You are mistaken.  It would have sold for that amount if you did not have a reserve amount set.  So, your auction only proved that I am right and that your Amiga 3000 computer is not worth what you think it is worth.
 
An Amiga 3000 keyboard and pregnant mouse are worth more then the Amiga 3000 computer because they are much harder to find.  A bare bones Amiga 3000 is not worth that much.  Now, if your Amiga 3000 computer had Kickstart 3.1 roms, Buster revision 11, WD SCSI Chip revision 08, 16 megabytes of ZIP memory chips, and no leakage from the battery, then it would be worth between $100 to $135.  Also, the case on your Amiga 3000 computer is scratched.  This greatly decreases the computers value.  No keyboard and mouse also greatly decreases its value.
 
Actually, YOU SUCK !!!!
 
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Hans George Campbell
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Add star  Kevin Wettengel Wed, Sep 13, 2006 at 12:16 AM
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Dude. don't tell me how much my Amiga is worth. The guy in Seattle is going to buy it for what I had my reserve set for. He just missed his chance to bid. I really wish that you would stop low balling people on thier Amiga's. I mean is this how you get your stuff?
I have seen a couple A3000's go on ebay (DEAD ones mind you) for 50$.
Sorry Dude. No Amiga for you. Maybe I'll just tell the guy I sold it to the next highest bidder and just take an AXE to it. I have two A500's still in box with TV adaptors. Maybe I'll just throw them in the fire because I guess they are worthless because the casings is yellowed a bit. dang Junk..
*douses his amiga's in brakkleen and lights a match*

I will have pics to prove this too.. We'll see who's sorry then.
This is what happens when you low ball me.
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Add star  George Campbell Wed, Sep 13, 2006 at 12:51 AM
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I am not trying to "low ball" you.  I am only stating facts.  BTW, Amiga 500 computers that have yellowed are junk.  The value of an Amiga is greatly reduced if it is yellowed.
 
I personally own 2 Amiga 2500s, 3 Amiga 2000s, 1 Amiga 3000, 2 Amiga 1200s, 3 Amiga 1000s, 8 Amiga 500s, and an Amiga CD32.  All of them are in pristine mint, like new condition.  I also have a whole closet full of Amiga boards, chips, drives, and some very rare Amiga items.  I also happen to be the owner of one of the few remaining Amiga dealers in the world.  RetroGeek Computers will continue to repair and support the Amiga and Atari ST computers for the next 30 years.  So, when it comes to the Amiga, you would be wise to shut your mouth and listen to what I have to say.  I actually do know what I am talking about.
 
Now, take your Amiga 3000 computer and shove it up your ass.  If you use enough Vaseline, it should fit nicely.

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                  This ends the Emails that were sent.

that last one I sent was just me saying I would do that. I would NEVER actually do that.  And the Guy from Seattle. Very nice man. paid me what I was asking. I thank him alot. I needed the money badly. And I hope he's having fun with my old system.

[A3kGT]

Wow TjLazer....


My old 3000 ran perfectly fine.
the battery had corrosion on it, but I never let it hit the main board. I always cleaned that crap off. Amber display? I haven't had one of those since I went to Amiga from 8088 systems.

I have phoned this RetroGeek guy last summer, and he had been harsh to me over the phone. I was calling him to see if he had an OS for sale or roms to upgrade my amiga with... He just told me that I should donate my old commodore stuff to him. I hung up on his ass.